Must possess a Master`s/Specialist degree and be eligible for a Kansas License as a school psychologist.

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Student Services

BASIC FUNCITON/PURPOSE

Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student`s sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to devise an appropriate individualized education plan for students with disabilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS

Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.

Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.

Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.

Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.

Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs casework services with students and families to help resolve student`s behavioral and social problems.

2. Selects and administers age appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine eligibility and need of the student for special education and related services.

3. Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral.

4. Gathers background information on the student`s psychological and educational history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.

5. Interprets assessment results and compiles comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.

6. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.

7. Communicates evaluation data and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.

8. Participates in eligibility meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

9. Services as a resource to teachers and staff regarding psychological services and the academic/psychological needs of students.

10. Conferences with and provides information, support, and resources to parents/guardians of students.

11. Provides in-service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding mental health issues and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.

12. Organizes and conducts specialized programs to include parent training classes and student support activities.